Alienware Command Center provides intuitive, user-friendly access to exclusive applications and controls, including AlienFX® lighting effects software and AlienFusion power management system. Updates and new releases download directly into Command Center, creating a constantly evolving tool for modifying and personalizing your M17x.
AlienSense — This facial recognition software identifies numerous distinguishing features, utilizing the M17x’s Webcam to read and verify biometric measurements that cannot be faked or stolen like a typed password.
Speed Is SurvivalAny hesitation means almost-certain death. Power through the most hard-core games and intense applications with the latest Intel® Core™ i7 and Core™ i5 processors featuring Intel® Turbo Boost Technology for dynamic, on-the-fly overclocking.
Dell Alienware M17x Specifications
DisplayDiagonal Size : 17″
Max Resolution : WXGA+ (1440 x 900) / WUXGA (1920×1200)
Graphics : NVIDIA GeForce® GTX285M 1024 MB
ProcessorType : Intel® CoreTM i7 940XM
Speed : 2.13GHz with turbo boost up to 3.33GHz
Cache : 8MB cache
Memory : 8GB Dual Channel Memory (2x 4GB DDR3)
Ports, Slots & Chassis
4 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports
1 eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo (2-in-1 port) with PowerShare
8-in-1 Media Card Reader
IEEE 1394a (4-pin) port
ExpressCard SlotDisplayPort, HDMITM , VGA – Video Output
Front Speakers Audio Out Connector / Headphone Jack
Center Speaker and Subwoofer Audio Out Connector / Headphone Jack
Rear Surround Audio Out Connector
Audio In / Microphone Jack
Two Built-In Front Speakers
Center Speaker and Subwoofer Audio Out Connector / Headphone Jack
Rear Surround Audio Out Connector
Audio In / Microphone Jack
Two Built-In Front Speakers
Dimensions
Height: 51.31mm to 53.59mm (2.02 inches to 2.11 inches) – Front to Back
Width: 405.89mm (15.98 inches)Depth: 321.31mm (12.65 inches)
Weight: Starting at 5.3kg* (11.68 pounds)
BinaryGFX — With Alienware’s BinaryGFX technology, users have the ability to switch between discrete or integrated graphics.
Stealth Mode — While in Stealth Mode, discrete graphics cards are turned off and other components throttle down to achieve a 65-watt power limit.
Anodized aluminum — Sophistication. Protection. Durability. Alienware M17x’s case design combines a long life span with naturally textured beauty that can withstand normal wear and tear. Considering the amount of gaming power the M17x pumps out, a case that can manage thermals efficiently and has plenty of strength to protect everything inside is essential. The M17x’s anodized aluminum case design boasts aggressive lines and an in-your-face attitude.
QuickTouch system control pad — Run your fingers above the keyboard on your M17x and you won’t feel a thing. Your laptop, however, will. The Alienware QuickTouch control pad uses touch-capacitive sensors to access and manage power and volume controls, Bluetooth® and wireless connectivity and Command Center and Stealth Mode launch functions. Illuminated by the dramatic AlienFX lighting control system, QuickTouch renders mechanical buttons and control knobs obsolete.
Webcam — The 2.0-megapixel webcam and digital microphone array lets you broadcast across the web, while wireless capabilities have you up and running anytime, anywhere.
Display — See bolder colors on the 17¨ widescreen LCD display. Featuring a dual CCFL back-lit LCD with higher brightness, the Alienware M17x will display more detailed, higher-quality imagery than single CCFL displays. And with an 8-ms response time, ghosting will be a thing of the past.